We’re thrilled to reload on one of the most celebrated Champagnes of the modern era: the 2008 Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut — a vintage that has captivated critics and collectors alike.

Crafted from 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay, sourced from 84% Grand Cru vineyards, and aged 13+ years on the lees, this is a wine of profound depth, tension, and elegance. Disgorged in 2022 with a mere 3g/L dosage, it’s a masterclass in balance and longevity.

Prepare for an ethereal tasting experience: the 2008 R.D. opens with golden orchard fruit, crème brûlée, espresso roast, and warm spice, unfolding into marmalade and dried fruit with time in the glass. Full-bodied and vinous, it finishes long, saline, and strikingly bone-dry — a Champagne of profound depth and precision.

What the Critics Are Saying:

• James Suckling (99 pts): “So tangy and energetic with sizzling acidity and creamy tannins… extreme character that grabs your attention.”

• Wine Advocate (98+ pts): “The finest R.D. of the decade… bone-dry, racy, and harmonious — more integrated than the legendary 1996.”

• Jeb Dunnuck (98 pts): “Chiseled, powerful… electric mineral energy that courses through the finish. A stunner built to age.”

Bollinger didn’t just perfect the “recently disgorged” style — they created it. R.D. stands for Récemment Dégorgé, a category pioneered by Madame Bollinger in 1967 to showcase the vibrancy of long-aged Champagne released at its peak. Today, this approach is one of the hottest topics in fine wine, and the 2008 vintage is its most compelling expression yet. A Champagne to savor this holiday season—and cellar a few bottles for years of extraordinary moments to come.

A rare opportunity to own one of Champagne’s greatest modern expressions. Plus, enjoy complimentary ground shipping. Quantities are extremely limited, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. 

Santé!

*Product Is Excluded From Discounts*